PocketCHIP LCD bezel for 5 inch (5") 800x480 Adafruit TFT display

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What is this about? A company called NextThingCo recently released a device called PocketCHIP. Check out http://www.getchip.com for more information. The original PocketCHIP comes with a 4.3" display that I consider too low resolution to be really usable under Linux. A compatible 800x480 LCD is available, but it's bigger than the original screen and won't fit in the bezel. I also didn't like the idea of attaching an LCD to the PCB using double-sided tape. Here's my original post about hacking it: (pocket)CHIP with 800x480 LCD - Hardware works, how to configure? The topic has been picked up by the official blog and here's a quick guide on getting this LCD to work: How to Hack a Bigger Screen onto Pocket.C.H.I.P. Here are some related links: Alternative Higher Resolution LCDs for PocketCHIP? Note that you'll need to make some software adjustments. See Parallel RGB LCD DIP Assembly, Software Adjustments. Assembly To start, remove the original LCD by following these steps from this link: DISASSEMBLE POCKETC.H.I.P. (see blog post), DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (see blog post), and DISCONNECT THE LCD FPC CABLE (see blog post). Remove any residue of the original tape holding the old LCD in place. You can use rubbing alcohol or just your fingernails. Click the back of the new bezel into place, starting at the top and working your way down. It's a bit of a tight fit, so be patient. Put the new LCD into the bezel, making sure it's seated properly. There's no need to hold it in place - just slide it in. Now it gets tricky. Slide the FPC cable through the slot and hook the lower corners of the bezel onto the backplate. Use your fingers to spread the frame a bit and let the bottom side tabs over the edges of the backplate. Connect the FPC cable, reconnect the battery (I used a strip of velcro instead of foam tape), and replace the back case. The back case should clip into the side clips of the backplane. Print Settings Printer: Prusa i3 MK2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 10% Notes: Use 4/4 solid layers or else the slicer will put infill into the already thin backplate. I printed using PLA, and the lock tabs are somewhat brittle, so be careful while assembling.